Life is a test. It is only a test--meaning that's all it is. Nothing more, but nothing less. It is a test of our convictions and priorities, our faith and faithfulness, our patience and resilience, and in the end, our ultimate desires. It is a test to determine if we want to be part of the kingdom of God more than we want anything else.

If we don't do as well as we know how and we are prepared to do, it'll be largely because we act and make choices as though we're going to stay here, as though this life is all there is, when that is not the case.

Challenges that tax our faith are usually opportunities to stretch and strengthen our faith by finding out if we really believe the Lord will help us.

Few of us will reach our potential without the nurturing of both the mother who bore us and the mothers who bear with us.

I always felt big and unattractive.

Look to the Lord and not to the world for your ideas and ideals about men and women.

There is one thing the power of God and the power of Satan have in common: Neither can influence us unless we allow them to.